NuMainstream vs Rebel 107.9
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
NuMainstream
Discover the latest trending news and topics relevant to creative professionals. Connect with artists, musicians, designers, and filmmakers. Stay updated on what's popular in the art and entertainment world.
- Latest trending news
- Topics for creative people
- Connect with artists
- Updates for music artists
- Visual artist news
- Film-maker updates
- Designer news
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NuMainstream is your destination for discovering independent music, culture, and the people shaping what's next. Stay connected with the latest news in music, arts, entertainment, film, television, fashion, and community while discovering emerging artists, creators, entrepreneurs, and cultural leaders. With the NuMainstream app you can: • Stream NuMainstream Radio • Read exclusive news and feature stories • Discover independent artists and musicians • Explore local and national events • Connect with music, arts, film, television, fashion, and culture • Stay informed on community initiatives and creative projects • Receive updates on new releases and featured content Whether you're an artist, creative professional, or passionate fan of culture, NuMainstream brings together the stories, music, and people moving our communities forward.
Rebel 107.9
Experience a mainstream music streaming platform featuring established and emerging artists. Engage with DJs, celebrities, and artists through diverse content, curated playlists, and live listener interactions. Discover "The Culture" in a modern, interactive way.
- Mainstream music streaming
- Emerging artist discovery
- Live listener interactions
- DJ and celebrity engagement
- Curated music playlists
- Interactive "The Culture" experience
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About Info: Founded in 2022 by 20 Year radio Personality and music Industry veteran Josh \"J Prag\" Davis, Rebel 107.9 is a content driven mainstream music streaming platform. Derived from a terrestrial radio format, Rebel 107.9 is the evolution of music consumption of both major \"house hold name\" artists and indie upcoming artists \"on the rise\". Rebel 107.9 offers a variety of ways for you to engage with your favorite talents, DJ's, Celebrities, & artists alike via our diverse content, extreme music playlist, and live listener interactions. This allows listeners & viewers a millennial way to experience \"The Culture \"
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: NuMainstream at none against Rebel 107.9's shown. NuMainstream also leads on update cadence (every 3 months vs every 11 months) and monetization model (free vs ad-supported). On price, rating, ratings volume and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for NuMainstream against 5.0 for Rebel 107.9. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 5 and 5 respectively.
NuMainstream ships an update every 3 months, Rebel 107.9 every 11 months. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | NuMainstream | Rebel 107.9 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (5 ratings) | 5.0 (5 ratings) |
| Number of ratings | 5 | 5 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months — better | Every 11 months |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free — better | Ad-supported |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 — better | 18.2 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 62 MB | 12 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | NuMainstream Incorporated | Shala Holmes |
Customer experience
NuMainstream
Rebel 107.9
In-app purchases
NuMainstream
No in-app purchases
Rebel 107.9
No in-app purchases
Questions
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